Does the form work in Washington, D.C.?
D.C. runs the most aggressive automated program in the U.S. — red-light, speed, stop-sign, and bus-lane cameras. The registered owner can submit a sworn affidavit naming the person who had the vehicle (with their name, license number, and address), or claim a stolen-vehicle exception.
Statute: D.C. Code § 50-2209.02. Active camera programs include Washington. Last verified June 2026. Confirm with your court before filing.
How to file in Washington, D.C.
Three steps. Then one thing you should not do.
Make sure it’s true
Someone other than you genuinely had the car. The form is sworn.
File before the deadline
Submit by sworn affidavit under penalty of perjury, within the response window on the notice.
Let the court decide
They cancel it or set a hearing. Civil either way — no points.
Washington, D.C. camera tickets: FAQ
If someone else was driving, can I get out of a camera ticket in Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Washington, D.C. lets the registered owner file a sworn affidavit (D.C. Code § 50-2209.02) stating you weren’t the driver, naming the person who actually had the vehicle. A valid one can cancel the ticket. It must be true — it’s sworn under penalty of perjury.
How do I fight a traffic camera ticket in Washington, D.C.?
If someone else was driving, file a sworn affidavit (D.C. Code § 50-2209.02) — follow the steps above. If it was you, request a hearing to contest the citation itself. Either way these are civil tickets, so no license points.
What is the sworn affidavit in Washington, D.C.?
It’s a sworn statement to the court that the vehicle was in someone else’s control at the time of the camera infraction. File it by sworn affidavit under penalty of perjury, within the response window on the notice.
Do camera tickets in Washington, D.C. put points on my license?
No. Automated red-light and speed camera citations in Washington, D.C. are civil — they don’t add points to your driving record. Don’t pay the fine before filing, though — paying usually withdraws your right to declare.
Do I have to name who was driving in Washington, D.C.?
Yes — Washington, D.C.’s process requires you to identify the actual driver for liability to transfer to them. (Some states, like Washington and Oregon, don’t require this; Washington, D.C. does.)
One rule: it has to be true.
This is a statement under penalty of perjury. If someone else really was driving, use it without hesitation. If you were the one driving, filing anyway is a crime far more serious than the ticket — just pay it or request a hearing.
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